Sudbury
Trail Running Calendar near Sudbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sudbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 80 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
A point to point trail event along the Suffolk and Essex coast offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options, mostly on soft trail. The route follows five estuaries, features regular checkpoints and issues GPS trackers for safety.
Trail loop at Brandon Country Park with a 5.3 km lap, timed four or six hour formats, lap aid station, chargeable parking and a bespoke finisher medal option.
Trail races of 10 mile and 5 mile at Cammas Hall Farm, Essex on 16 May 2027 with chip timing, water stations and finisher t-shirt and medal.
June 2027
A 27 mile evening trail marathon near Purleigh across saltmarsh, towpaths, vineyards and woods, with a 6.5 hour cutoff and a field limited to 50 runners.
A Backyard Ultra on a 6.706 km loop at High Lodge with continuous hourly laps, plus 6 and 12 hour entry options, chip timing and prize money for the last runner standing.
A trail marathon and half held from Nayland Village Hall using St Edmunds Way, Stour Valley Path and Essex Way. Predominantly self navigation with downloadable GPX or written instructions, stocked aid stations and cupless provision.
A 5k obstacle course at Trinity Park with muddy climbs, crawls and slides, held in staggered waves. The grassy course is fairly flat and the event requires participants to be 13 or older.
July 2027
Timed 6, 12 and 24 hour races at High Lodge Thetford Forest for solos, pairs or teams up to four, with basic on-site food, toilets and free Saturday camping.
A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile lap, options for solo, pairs or teams up to six, and camping included.
Pretty Muddy 5k at Hylands Park Chelmsford on 18 July 2027 is a grass obstacle course with climb crawl and slide elements, staggered wave starts and a minimum age of 13.
Day one at Suffolk Running Centre uses the flat Denham Flats road loop with distance options from 5k to ultra and base camp support including aid and parking.
August 2027
A navigational trail event near Little Baddow, Essex with a roughly 14 to 18 mile route, team entries of two or three, waterproof maps provided and mandatory compass and phone.
Scenic point to point trail ultramarathon in Constable Country with 102 km and 50 km options, UTMB Index points and predominantly off road terrain.
Experience a recreation focused obstacle event in Chelmsford featuring multiple distance options and up to 90 giant inflatable obstacles for participants of all abilities.
Trail marathon and half marathon along the Colne Valley Path with self navigation, aid stations, shuttle service options, and a finish on the Cymbeline meadows in Colchester.
A Backyard Ultra at Cut Hedge Park where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one athlete remains, with camping and on-site facilities.
September 2027
Trail running in Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes on limestone paths and mixed terrain, chip timing, finisher medals and a cupless water policy.
A 50 km trail ultra along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich with checkpoints, on course support, spectator access and generous cut offs.
A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest: run a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner completes the final lap; 6- and 12-hour timed options are available.